Secura SFP-17DS User manual

Instruction M a n u a l
FRENCH PRESS COFFEE MAKER
17-Ounce / 500ML Stainless Steel 304
Model:SFP-17DS Model:SFP-17DSC
34-Ounce / 1000ML Stainless Steel 304
Model:SFP-34DS
Model:SFP-50DS-A
34-Ounce / 1000ML Stainless Steel 304
12-Ounce / 350ML Stainless Steel 304
50-Ounce / 1500ML Stainless Steel 304
Model:SFP-34DSC
Model:SFP-12DS
Model:SFP-50DSC
Model:
SFP-34DST

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Important Safeguards
Place the French press on a at, non-slip surface. Not for stovetop use.•
Do not use the French press if scratched, cracked or damaged in any way.•
Do not apply excessive force to plunge as it may cause hot liquid to
eject from the top of the pot.
•
Take care when handling hot liquid.•
1. Permanently attached knob
2. Rod
3. Lid
4. Removable nut
5. Spiral plate
6. Screen
7. Base plate w/permanently attached nut
Secura French Press Assembly - Parts
If you can push the plunger
down with almost no resistance,
the ground coffee is too coarse.
If it takes a lot of effort to press
the plunger, the ground coffee is
too fine.

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Operation
Pull plunger from the pot.1.
Preheat the French press by pouring boiling hot water into the pot (optional). This will keep the2.
temperature consistent throughout the brewing process. Discard the water.
Add 1 rounded tablespoon of fresh coarse ground coffee per 4 ounce cup. Fine grinds will clog the3.
screen. Refer to the next section for more information about grind size.
Pour hot (not boiling) water into the pot. Always leave a minimum of one inch / 25 mm space at the top of the pot.4.
PRODUCT IMAGE SHOWN IS FOR
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Gently stir the co5.
6.
Allow the grounds to steep for at least four minutes. DO NOT plunge.7.
After steeping is complete, gently push the plunger down.8.
Note: To avoid ground coffee clogging the
back into your coffee, the plunger will not go all the way
down to the grounds. The grounds stay at the bottom and
the strained coffee stays above the screen, ready to pour.
ffee.9.
ffee and water with a spoon for a few seconds to ensure all of the ground coffee are wet.
screen and coming

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How to select the right grind size? - Coffee grind size and brew method
GRIND SIZE BREW METHOD
Extra Coarse Cold Brewing, Cowboy Coffee
Coarse French Press, Percolator, Coffee Tasting
Medium-coarse Clever Dripper, Cafe Solo Brewer
Medium Flat Bottom Drip Machines, Siphon and Vacuum Brewing
Medium- ne Cone Shaped Pour Over
Fine Espresso, Moka Pot
Extra Fine Turkish Coffee

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Helpful Tips
There is a symbol ) on top of the spout opening. Align the to the spout before pouring coffee for•
better ow. T
The double wall insulation keeps coffee hot MUCH longer than glass. If the coffee sits for too long in•
the French press it will turn bitter, so the best solution is to make the exact amount of coffee you are
going to drink or pour the coffee immediately into your mug.
If you can push the plunger down with almost no resistance, the ground coffee is too coarse. If it takes a•
lot of effort to press the plunger, the ground coffee is too ne.
If the lters become clogged, remove the plunger, stir the coffee and plunge again.•
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Care and Cleaning
Wash all parts after each use.•
For a thorough clean, turn the screen clockwise to separate it from the plunger. Wash the lid,•
plunger, screen and the pot in warm soapy water.
All parts are dishwasher safe.•
Dry each part thoroughly after cleaning.•
Attach the to the plunger by turning it counterclockwise. Turn the Removable Nut on the•
plunger clockwise to secure the screen so that it lowers and presses against the filter structure. This step
is very important to ensure that the unit performs correctly. If your filter structure is loose, this step may
have been missed.
WARNING:
Never use abrasive materials or harsh chemicals to clean the French press.•
Do not use "rinse and hold" dishwasher cycle.•
Dry completely after use to avoid rust.•
screen

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How to Select the Right Grind Size?
The range of grind size typically runs from extra coarse to extra ne. Which one you choose depends on
your brew method. Read the following chart to choose the ideal grind size for your brew method.
GRIND SIZE BREW METHOD
Extra Coarse Cold Brewing, Cowboy Coffee
Coarse French Press, Percolator, Coffee Tasting
Medium-coarse Clever Dripper, Cafe Solo Brewer
Medium Flat Bottom Drip Machines, Siphon and Vacuum Brewing
Medium- ne Cone Shaped Pour Over
Fine Espresso, Moka Pot
Extra Fine Turkish Coffee

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1. Extra Coarse 2. Coarse 3. Medium-coarse 4. Medium
5. Medium- ne 6. Fine 7. Extra Fine

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Why is Grind Size Important?
There are three main factors to consider when choosing the right grind size for your coffee: surface area,
extraction rate and contact time.
The ner the grind, the larger the surface area.•
The larger the surface area, the higher the extraction rate.•
The higher the extraction rate, the less contact time.•
If you use a brew method with a short contact time, the grind should be ner. In an immersion brewer like
a French press, the grind should be coarser than other most brew methods because the coffee is steeped in
hot water and contact time is much longer.
If the contact time is too long or the grind is too ne, the coffee will over-extract and turn bitter. If the
contact time is too short or the grind is too coarse, the coffee will turn out weak.

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